Mechanical Design and Manufacture

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Higher National Certificate (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level

Level Four

Level Five

What's it all about?

Engineers who design, analyse, test, produce and use all types of mechanical systems need to take a strong scientific, analytical approach to their work.This course will not only train you to a very high standard in these methods but also add to them a range of other vital competencies such as report writing, time management and budgeting. It will help you develop your ability to solve problems.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to:

the final year of the Mechanical Design and Manufacture Foundation Degree at the College with one year's further study. You may then apply to progress on to the final year of the Marine and Composite Technology degree at Plymouth University
a career within the mechanical design and manufacturing industries.

Entry Requirements

Dependent upon the course, we welcome applications from people who have:

60-120 UCAS tariff points
a BTEC national award in a related subject
a 14-19 advanced diploma
an advanced Apprenticeship
an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

Two years

Business Benefits

This HNC offers broad modules which reflect the demands of the industry. It is designed to develop the student's mechanical engineering design skills, providing a sound foundation in the supporting principles of science, mathematics and manufacturing methods.

Run On Demand?

Roll On Roll Off?

Are there any exams?

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course includes the following modules:

business management techniques
analytical methods for engineers
engineering science/engineering design project
mechanical principles
fluid mechanics
engineering materials
computer-aided design (CAD) techniques/advanced CAD
health, safety and risk assessment
plant and process principles
statistical process control
design for manufacture
manufacturing processes
planning and scheduling
quality assurance and management.

When can I study?

Part-time (day plus evening class)

Course Facts

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Start Date:

17 September 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:

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Instalments:

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Material Fees:

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Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

UX2798

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.